Good Ending: She Swears She Will Not Let Him Die!

Chapter 236: Chapter 235: Turning Point (10+ Monthly Tickets)

Getting engaged and married is a matter between two individuals, but at the same time, it’s also a concern for two families.

In the future, Du Yunluo will enter the Dingyuan Marquis Mansion to live. Apart from those with ulterior motives, there are still people in the Marquis Mansion worthy of her respect and filial piety, such as Madam Wu and Mrs. Zhou.

Similarly, Du Yunluo hopes that Mu Lianxiao can get along well with her family, not only the Du Mansion in the Capital but also the Zhen Family in Tong City. The elders of her maternal family treat her so well; after all, they are her dear relatives.

In her previous life, Du Yunluo didn’t just do poorly in this regard; she did terribly.

Not to mention her maternal family, even her relationship with her own family was a mess, so much so that Mu Lianxiao, as a son-in-law, was not close to the Yue Family.

In this life, Du Yunluo absolutely does not want it to be like that.

Therefore, Mu Lianxiao’s words made her particularly happy and comfortable, her heart warmed, just like the warmth in Mu Lianxiao’s hand that held hers.

Mu Lianxiao also smiled. The charming smile close at hand captivated him, making his heartbeat faster and faster.

He gazed deeply at Du Yunluo’s long eyelashes, her petite nose, her rosy lips, and then...

Then suddenly pulled away, taking a deep breath.

Clearing his throat, Mu Lianxiao said, ”Let’s go, to the study, and after we’ve finished the vegetarian meal, we’ll go down the mountain.”

Du Yunluo responded with a smile.

Mu Lianxiao held Du Yunluo’s hand and walked out of the bamboo grove.

Jin Rui followed behind with her head lowered, not looking at the intertwined hands of the masters ahead, but she couldn’t help feeling anxious. It’s one thing for them to act like this privately, but as Du Yunluo’s big maid, she had resolved long ago to pretend not to see. However, if they still didn’t let go of each other’s hands outside the study, and Mrs. Zhen found out, what would happen?

Seeing they were getting closer and closer to the study, Jin Rui was anxious and decided that if the two didn’t restrain themselves, she would have to speak up.

Just around the corner from the Moon Gate to the study, Jin Rui was about to speak when she saw Mu Lianxiao let go of Du Yunluo’s hand. Her young lady adjusted her sleeves as if nothing happened and turned to look at her. Jin Rui quickly ran a couple of steps forward to support Du Yunluo.

Inside the study, Mrs. Zhen had just taken a short nap and woke up.

Nanny Zhao, seeing Mrs. Zhen reflexively move her neck, gave her a bit of a massage.

Mrs. Zhen, with her eyes closed, said, ”We agreed to rest for a while, and then after we’ve had lunch, we’ll head down the mountain. We don’t know if the master can persuade that Imperial Physician; if not, we’ll help to speak about it.”

Nanny Zhao echoed Mrs. Zhen’s words, ”Madam, you have a good rest. You haven’t slept well; I can see your eyes are red. The master holds an official position, and although the Du Mansion in the Capital isn’t at the top, in Tong City, our Old Master’s stature is unmatched by any family.”

Mrs. Zhen responded vaguely, still feeling uncertain.

That one is an Imperial Physician, who has been practicing in the Capital for so many years, treating the imperial family. In the eyes of the Imperial Physician, Old Master Du’s reputation might not be that impressive.

No matter what the Imperial Physician thinks, the Zhen Family must ask him for help.

As Zhen Zishan said, this is an Imperial Physician, the best doctor in the world. Du Huaixi sent a letter to the Capital to invite a doctor, and without half a month, no one could come. This Imperial Physician is their lifeline at the moment.

When Liu Bei asked Zhuge Kongming, he made three visits to the thatched cottage. The Zhen Family, if they can invite this Imperial Physician, would make not just three visits but thirteen, staying in the village every day for half a month if needed.

”Alas...” Mrs. Zhen sighed deeply.

Sounds of greetings came from outside the door.

Nanny Zhao, seeing Mrs. Zhen puzzled, got up to take a look, and when she saw it was Mu Lianxiao, she was surprised and quickly paid her respects.

Du Yunluo held Nanny Zhao’s hand and said, ”Is mother still resting? I happened to meet the Princely Heir, and he knows the Imperial Physician in the village down the mountain and agreed to accompany us to ask him.”

Nanny Zhao’s eyes widened, and when she saw Mu Lianxiao nodding, she exclaimed and rushed into the study to bring the good news to Mrs. Zhen.

Mrs. Zhen was overjoyed. The Dingyuan Marquis Mansion’s status is far greater than that of the Du Family, and Mu Lianxiao knows that Imperial Physician; perhaps he could persuade him. Mrs. Zhen clasped her hands together and repeatedly chanted prayers: ”Bodhisattva bless, Bodhisattva bless, this trip to Qinglian Temple is worth it.”

With a turn of events, Mrs. Zhen didn’t want to delay any further and urged Nanny Zhao to fetch the vegetarian meal early.

It was just after the early afternoon, and the temple dined early. The little maid quickly returned with the meal.

Mrs. Zhen and Du Yunluo had their meal together, letting Du Yundi entertain Mu Lianxiao in the next study.

Du Yunluo blinked at Mrs. Zhen.

Mrs. Zhen gently tapped her forehead with her finger, ”It’s alright to chat in private, but sitting together at a table is absolutely not acceptable.”

Du Yunluo knew the rules too, and she giggled and focused on her meal.

Everyone’s mind wasn’t on the vegetarian meal, so they finished quickly, and once everything was tidied up, they set off down the mountain.

Yun Qi brought the horse over, and Mu Lianxiao mounted it, riding neither too far nor too near beside the carriage.

At the village entrance, Mrs. Zhen glanced out through the window curtains, not seeing the Zhen Family’s servant, her heart sank.

Before ascending the mountain, she and Zhen Zishan agreed that if the Imperial Physician was invited, someone would be left to send a message at the village entrance.

At this moment, there was no one; it meant the Imperial Physician hadn’t agreed yet.

Mrs. Zhen put down the curtain and caught a glimpse of Mu Lianxiao riding beside the carriage, and her mood lightened slightly. After all, there was still hope.

The mountain road in the village was winding and twisting. After a short distance, the carriage couldn’t go further.

Mrs. Zhen asked Du Yunluo to wear her veil hat. After getting off the carriage, she held her daughter’s hand and softly instructed, ”This is the village, villagers have rules, and you can’t act willful just because of your status. Nannan, follow me well, or else, just stay in the carriage and wait.”

Of course, Du Yunluo wouldn’t want to wait; she had already gotten off the carriage, so there was no way she would climb back up. She repeatedly promised to behave, glancing up to see Mu Lianxiao talking to Du Yundi. Mu Lianxiao seemed to have heard Mrs. Zhen’s words and glanced at her with amusement when no one noticed.

Du Yunluo knew Mu Lianxiao was teasing her. She wanted to protest with a fist or make a face at him but was afraid Mrs. Zhen would notice something, so she grumbled and held back.

It was their first time entering the village, and no one knew where the old Imperial Physician’s house was. Yun Qi hurried to find out, leading the masters inside.

The village was built against the mountain, and the road was not easy to walk on. Fortunately, it had been sunny these days; although there was a lot of dust, it wasn’t as difficult as muddy times.

The old Imperial Physician’s house was deep in the village, and from afar, Du Yunluo saw Du Huai and the others standing outside the Imperial Physician’s house.

Mrs. Zhen walked over and asked, ”How is it going?”

”He refuses to see us; only a small boy came out to deliver a message, and then there was no more movement.” Du Huai shook his head, and as he finished speaking, he saw Mu Lianxiao. He paused slightly, cupped his hands in salute, and called out, ”Young Master.”

Mu Lianxiao quickly returned the greeting.

Zhen Zishan had already noticed Mu Lianxiao and Yun Qi; he had never seen these two people before, but from their clothing, he could tell this was a master and servant, and the master’s status was either rich or noble.

Upon hearing Du Huai call that person Young Master, his brow furrowed, and he pulled Du Huai aside to ask, ”Brother-in-law, who is this Princely Heir from?”

Du Huai replied, ”The Dingyuan Marquis Mansion, Yunluo’s fiancé.”

Zhen Zishan swallowed, looking at Mu Lianxiao and then at the tightly shut doors of the Imperial Physician’s yard, feeling a surge of excitement.

The Young Master from the Marquis Mansion in the Capital, this time, the elder inside the yard should surely give some face!